Product Information (203) 740-3471 / Emergency Assistance CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 or 202-483-7616
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
Part Number/Trade Name: TOLUENE
This MSDS is valid for all grades that start with catalog number 347
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General Information
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Manufacturer: Pharmco Products Inc.
58 Vale Road
Brookfield, Connecticut 06804, USA
Phone (203) 740-3471
Fax (203) 740-3481
1101 Isaac Shelby Drive
Shelbyville, KY 40065
Phone (502) 633-0650
Fax (502) 633-0685
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Ingredients/Identity Information
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Proprietary: NO
Ingredient: TOLUENE (SARA III)
Ingredient Sequence Number: 01
Percent: >60
NIOSH (RTECS) Number: XS5250000
CAS Number: 108-88-3
OSHA PEL: 200 PPM/150 STEL
ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM; 9293
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Physical/Chemical Characteristics
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Appearance And Odor: COLORLESS, BENZENELIKE ODOR
Boiling Point: 232F
Vapor Pressure (MM Hg/70 F): 38
Vapor Density (Air=1): 4.5
Specific Gravity: 0.871
Evaporation Rate And Ref: 4.5,ETHER
Solubility In Water: NEGLIGIBLE
Percent Volatiles By Volume: 100
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Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
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Flash Point: 40F TCC.
Lower Explosive Limit: 1.2
Upper Explosive Limit: 7.0
Extinguishing Media: DRY CHEMICAL,REGULAR FOAM,WATER FOG,CARBON DIOXIDE
Special Fire Fighting Proc: SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL
FACEPIECE
Unusual Fire And Expl Hazrds: VAPORS MAY TRAVEL ALONG THE GROUND & CAUSE
FLASH FIRES OR BE IGNITED BY PILOT LIGHTS,FLAMES,SPARKS.
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Reactivity Data
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Stability: YES
Materials To Avoid: AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomp Products: CO*2,CO WHEN BURNED
Hazardous Poly Occur: NO
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Health Hazard Data
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Signs/Symptoms Of Overexp: EYES: SEVERE IRRITATION.SKIN:MODERATE
IRRITATION, DEFATTING.BREATHING: NASAL& RESPIRATORY IRRITATION
Emergency/First Aid Proc: SKIN: WASH AREA WITH SOAP & WATER.REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING-WASH BEFORE RE-USE.EYES: FLUSH WITH LARGE AMTS OF
WATER.SWALLOWED: DONOT INDUCE VOMITING, KEEP PERSON WARM,QUIET,GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION.BREATHED: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR.KEEP PERSON WARM, QUIET
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Precautions for Safe Handling and Use
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Steps If Matl Released/Spill: SMALL SPILL: ABSORB LIQUID ON PAPER,
VERMICULITE, FLOOR ABSORBENT & TRANSFER TO HOOD.LARGE SPILL: ELIMINATE ALL
IGNITION SOURCES.EXCLUDE PEOPLE FROM AREA NIOT WEARING PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT.STOP SPILL AT SOURCE.RESIDUAL LIQUID MAY BE TAKEN UPON SAND, CLAY
Waste Disposal Method: SMALL SPILL: ALLOW VOLATILE PORTION TO EVAPORATE IN
DESTROY BTY LIQUID INCINERATION UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITIONS.MATERIAL
COLLECTED ON ABSORBENT MATERIAL MAY BE DEPOSITED IN LANDFIL
Precautions-Handling/Storing: PROTECT CONTAINERS AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
OUTDOOR OR DETACHED STORAGE IS PREFERABLE.I
Other Precautions: WEAR CHEMICAL GOGGLES, CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR OR
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS & RUBBER GLOVES.
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Control Measures
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Respiratory Protection: NIOSH/MESA JOINTLY APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS
Ventilation: AS REQUIRED TO CONTROL TLV IN AIR
Protective Gloves: BUNG-N GLOVES
Eye Protection: CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment: WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING & BOOTS
Suppl. Safety & Health Data: SWALLOWING: STOMACH IRRITATION, NAUSEA,
VOMITING, DIARRHEA, CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS (FATAL). SELF CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS MUST BE OPERATED IN A PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE
MODE.
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Transportation Data
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Trans Data Review Date: 83094
DOT PSN Code: OJY
DOT Proper Shipping Name: TOLUENE
DOT Class: 3
DOT ID Number: UN1294
DOT Pack Group: II
DOT Label: FLAMMABLE LIQUID
IMO PSN Code: OSR
IMO Proper Shipping Name: TOLUENE
IMO Regulations Page Number: 3285
IMO UN Number: 1294
IMO UN Class: 3.2
IMO Subsidiary Risk Label: -
IATA PSN Code: YEL
IATA UN ID Number: 1294
IATA Proper Shipping Name: TOLUENE
IATA UN Class: 3
IATA Label: FLAMMABLE LIQUID
AFI PSN Code: YEL
AFI Prop. Shipping Name: TOLUENE
AFI Class: 3
AFI ID Number: UN1294
AFI Pack Group: II
AFI Label: FLAMMABLE LIQUID
AFI Basic Pac Ref: 7-7
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Disposal Data
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Landfill Ban Item: YES
Disposal Supplemental Data: SWALLOWING: STOMACH IRRITATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING,
DIARRHEA, CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS (FATAL). SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
MUST BE OPERATED IN A PRESSURE DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. IN
CASE OF ACCIDENTAL EXPOSURE OR DISCHARGE, CONSULT HEALTH AND SAFETY FILE
FOR PRECAUTIONS.
1st EPA Haz Wst Code New: U220
1st EPA Haz Wst Name New: TOLUENE; METHYLBENZENE
1st EPA Haz Wst Char New: TOXIC (T)
1st EPA Acute Hazard New: NO
2nd EPA Haz Wst Code New: D001
2nd EPA Haz Wst Name New: IGNITIBLE
2nd EPA Haz Wst Char New: IGNITABILITY
2nd EPA Acute Hazard New: NO
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Label Data
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Label Required: YES
Label Status: F
Special Hazard Precautions: MAY BE POISONOUS IF INHALED OR ABSORBED
THROUGH SKIN. VAPORS MAY CAUSE DIZZINESS OR SUFFOCATION. CONTACT MAY
IRRITATE OR BURN SKIN AND EYES. FIRE MAY PRODUCE IRRITATING OR POISONOUS
GASES. RUNOFF FROM FIRE CONTROL OR DILUTION WATER MAY CAUSE POLLUTION.
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Regulatory Data
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Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA) requires notification of the National Response Center of release of quantities of Hazardous Substances equal or greater than the reportable quantities (RQs) in 40 CFR 302.4. Components present in this product at a level which could require reporting under the statute are:
Chemical Name / CAS Number / RQToluene / 108-88-3 / 1,000 lb
California prop. 65: This product contains the following ingredients for which the State of California has found to cause birth defects which would require a warning under the statute: TOLUENE
The information contained herein is based on data considered to be accurate. However, no warranty is expressed regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to be obtained from the use thereof. It is the user’s obligation to determine the conditions of safe use of the product.
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